New Zealand Power Boat Association Inc

Driver:
SAM HUGHES
Phone: 021 1406665
Email: willie_102@hotmail.com

Club:
Wellington Power Boat Club

Boat:
Dave Burgess/ Burgess Hull

Engine:
2.0lt Mercury

Crew:
David
Dan
Fuz
Owen
Abby

Many thanks to Blair at Section Five Boat Storage

Achievements:
2009 - Manawatu Gold Cup, Wanganui King of the River, Winter Cup, Moult Gold Cup

2010 - NZ Formula Two Championship Winner, 3rd NZ Formula one Championship, Canadian Trophy

2011 - North Island F1, F2, & U/U Titles Glenvale Driver of the year.

Profile:
Following in my dad's foot steps not just in to racing but also starting off in one of his old boats, he has been an excellent teacher for me as a driver.
From the last few seasons racing our team has gone from strength to strength getting better all the time.
We had an opening season never to forget in a 20 year old hodges hull, coming away with a number of titles.
We have since moved up to another hull, an english burgess built by the master Dave Burgess which again was passed down from the old man and we have been able to have great success with this package as well.
We hope to carry on into the 2012 season running at the top end of the fields with either f1 and f2 classes.
I have got a great crew and team which are a big part of how we run on the water as well make this sport a great time socially.
I look forward to the up coming season.

Season Objectives:
To keep learning the boat and overall become a better faster driver, I have made a few changes and hope this can help us out, every second counts.
As well as becoming better in myself and my team but also to help grow the sport and our classes to try and get as many boats out on the water as we can. With more boats will mean better and more competitive racing as well as more fun.
maybe win a few races along the way.

2011

"The Business" 2009 Lake Rotoiti (north island) Nationals

2011 Lake Maraetai Nationals